September is full of entrepreneurial activities and events! We’ll jump from our youth business competition awards straight into Denver Startup Week. There are two fantastic events that are kid-friendly and bound to draw big crowds. Join us for one or both, but be sure to sign up because these events are popular and will book up quickly. Competitive Idea Lab …
Every year we scour Colorado for the best youth businesses. We find youth who own a lawn mowing business, sell lemonade, make greeting cards, or run any other type of business, select the top businesses, and award those entrepreneurs with cash prizes and mentoring. Our panel of business and education judges has reviewed all the entries and selected the finalists. …
A few months ago we gave you a list of tools and resources to help you get your business streamlined. That was a very popular post and one we’ve referenced frequently for our budding business owners. Here to help is another list of additional resources. Think of this as “Stage 2” resources, because we know that your business has grown …
Shark Tank! Shark Tank! There was intense competition last week during Be Your Own Boss summer camp. The campers learned all the ins and outs of starting and running a business. The week was capped off by a mini pitch session, similar to the show “Shark Tank”. Below, we share some of the best pitches from the competition. http://youtu.be/5kCIrLdLV60 http://youtu.be/W7PACd_reQo …
We have our winners!! Sorry — we’re not going to share the names yet. You’ll have to wait until September to find out the winners of our youth business competition. In the meantime, I’d like to share an insiders’ look at the judging process and how we end up with our winners. (If you want more info on the competition …
A few weeks ago we let you know about a great collaboration in the works between the young entrepreneurs of Young Americans and the coding students at Galvanize’s gSchool. On Monday, June 3, the final projects were unveiled to great delight! Bringing the pieces together At Galvanize, there are 25 students who are going through a six-month program that teaches …
There is a young person in your life right now who could be eligible for a great opportunity! Young Americans Center is seeking applications from youth business owners. Winners will get up to $1,500, plus be matched with a local business mentor. Playing a vital role As an engaged adult in this community you have an important role to play: …
A unique and amazing collaboration is taking place near 11th and Speer. Over the course of eight weeks, Young Americans and Galvanize are partnering to benefit young entrepreneurs and coding students, that will culminate with amazing results. Design from the ground up Ten young business owners from Young Americans were selected to participate in this pilot program. …
It’s that time of year again. Every spring, thousands of youngsters break out the water pitcher and sugar jar, drag out the card table, design a sign, and start selling lemonade. It’s time for Lemonade Day Denver! A great partnership Young Americans is once again partnering with Lemonade Day Denver to encourage young people to start businesses early. Lemonade Day …
Show me the money Every year, Young Americans gives away more than $1,800. This year, we’ll be giving away more than $3,500! That money is given as cash prizes to the winners and finalists of our youth business competition, the Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs. Each spring, we scour Colorado for young business owners, ages 6 to 21. Anyone in this …
